Sights in Porto Alegre
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Cathedral Metropolitana
This early-20th-century neoclassical cathedral is a Porto Alegre landmark. It sits atop the hill that divides downtown from a series of prosperous neighborhoods that are clustered around Parque Farroupilha, the city's largest green space. An impressive building with domes, stained glass and exquisite architectural details galore, it is well worth a visit.
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Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul
A pedestrian promenade runs into Praça da Alfândega, the leafy square that is home to the Museu de Arte do Rio Grande do Sul. The neoclassical building is an impressive venue for regional artists. On the ground floor, the inviting Bistrot de MARGS takes advantage of the leafy setting, which is a lovely spot for lunch.
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Museu de Ciências e Tecnologia
The Museu de Ciências e Tecnologia is the huge, impressive science museum of the Pontifícia Universidade Católica. Exhibits cover everything from astronomy to physics to biology, with plenty of opportunities for hands-on experimentation. Take bus 343 or 353 from the Mercado Público.
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Parque Farroupilha
Porto Alegre's largest park, the 37-hectare (91-acre) Parque Farroupilha, also known as Redenção, is a local favorite. On Sundays, a sprawling flea market is held here; on every other day, you can enjoy its varied plantlife, explore its many monuments, and soak up its peaceful green vibes.
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Museu Histórico Júlo de Castilhos
The Museu Histórico Júlo de Castilhos displays gaúcho artifacts in a typical 19th-century home.
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